@Doctor5588 19 April 2021 more from that month

Those who have come close to death often report fascinating stories of what they perceived. We know that in certain circumstances, and in the presence of certain chemicals like DMT, our brains give us profoundly spiritual experiences that seem to exist outside the limitations of space and time. It makes sense to me that these experiences are neurological phenomena; others insist they are evidence of a spiritual realm. In either case, it sounds like a fascinating experience. Who knows — maybe when we die, we literally perceive it as lasting forever. What if heaven or hell is nothing more than the indefinite extension of whatever emotion we feel as we die? Or what if our “afterlife” is a result of how our brains have been shaped over our lifetimes, the sum total of all our memories, thoughts, fears, and desires melting together as we release and shut down? By living my life as well as I can, I might increase my odds of experiencing a death that is peaceful, warm, and even joyful. Maybe by acknowledging that every “goodbye” I say could be my last, I will stay on better terms with my loved ones and enjoy better relationships.